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Emotional Jealousy Scale

Emotional Jealousy Scale

Do you ever feel a tinge of insecurity when you see your partner with someone else? Take this test to find out if you suffer from 'emotional jealousy.'

Mark Travers, Ph.D.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D.

February 7, 2024

Mark Travers, Ph.D., is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, responsible for new client intake and placement. Mark received his B.A. in psychology, magna cum laude, from Cornell University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. His academic research has been published in leading psychology journals and has been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker, among other popular publications. He is a regular contributor for Forbes and Psychology Today, where he writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning. Click here to schedule an initial consultation with Mark or another member of the Awake Therapy team. Or, you can drop him a note here.

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Emotional jealousy lies at the heart of human relationships, reflecting the deep-seated emotions and reactions individuals experience in response to perceived threats to their romantic connections. Unlike cognitive or behavioral jealousy, emotional jealousy primarily involves intense feelings–such as hurt, betrayal or fear of loss. It stems from a profound attachment to one's partner and a desire to protect the bond shared between them.

Identifying and measuring symptoms of emotional jealousy is essential due to its profound impact on relationship satisfaction and individual well-being. In excess, emotional jealousy can lead to increased distress, conflicts and even breakups. Recognizing the signs of emotional jealousy allows for targeted interventions to address underlying insecurities and foster healthier emotional regulation within relationships.

The emotional dimension of the Multidimensional Jealousy Scale is effective in assessing and understanding jealous feelings. By measuring the intensity and frequency of emotions associated with jealousy, this scale allows for tailored interventions aimed at promoting emotional well-being and fostering more secure attachment styles within romantic relationships.

You can take this test here. Please follow all of the steps to receive your results.

References: Pfeiffer, S. M. & Wong, P. T. P. (1989). Multidimensional jealousy. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 6(2). 181-196. doi:10.1177/026540758900600203

Step 1: Rate the following statements based on how much you agree with them on a scale of strongly disagree to strongly agree.

1. Your partner comments to you on how great looking a particular person is.

2. Your partner shows a great deal of interest or excitement in talking to someone else.

3. Your partner smiles in a very friendly manner at someone else.

4. Someone else is trying to get close to your partner all the time.

5. Your partner is flirting with someone else.

6. Someone else is dating your partner.

7. Your partner hugs and kisses someone else.

8. Your partner works very closely with someone else (in school or office).

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Step 2: Enter your age, gender, region, and first name so we can provide you with a detailed report that compares your test scores with people similar to you.

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Step 3: Check to make sure you've provided answers to all of the statements/questions above. Once you've done that, click the button below to send your responses to Awake Therapy's Lead Psychologist, Mark Travers, Ph.D. He will provide you with an overview of how you scored relative to others (all answers are anonymized and confidential to protect users' privacy). He can also answer any follow-up questions you may have.